Current vacancies
UN jobs in Burundi 🇧🇮
UN-system organisations recruit in Burundi for country offices, regional hubs, field operations, and joint programmes. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open vacancy posted on a UN agency's career portal for Burundi — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 7
- Organisations
- 4
- Last refreshed
- Jun 05, 2026
Latest open roles
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Associate Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇧🇮 Bujumbura, Burundi
The Associate Monitoring & Evaluation Officer supports UNHCR's generation and use of rigorous, credible evidence on results and the situation of displaced people to inform planning, reporting, and advocacy. The role involves developing and implementing multi-year M&E plans, guiding indicator selection and data collection, coordinating assessments and monitoring exercises, and ensuring alignment with UNHCR's RBM frameworks. The officer works closely with Planning Coordinators, Results Managers, and cross-functional teams, while also engaging with external stakeholders including UN agencies, NGOs, and government institutions. They facilitate training, promote participatory approaches, and ensure compliance with UNHCR policies and data protection standards. Supervisory responsibilities may include mentoring M&E staff.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026 -
Associate shelter officer
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇧🇮 Ruyigi, Burundi
The Associate Shelter Officer supports UNHCR's shelter and infrastructure response in humanitarian contexts, working within an Area of Responsibility (AoR) to ensure effective project implementation. Key duties include conducting needs assessments, overseeing construction and infrastructure projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with UNHCR and national standards. The role requires technical expertise in civil engineering, architecture, or related fields, with experience in emergency response and shelter cluster coordination. The incumbent works closely with UN agencies, partners, and government authorities to deliver durable shelter solutions that prioritize vulnerable populations and sustainable practices.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026 -
Associate Livelihood & Economic Inclusion Officer
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇧🇮 Muyinga, Burundi
The Associate Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer supports UNHCR's strategic vision to align livelihoods and economic inclusion efforts with the Global Compact on Refugees, promoting refugee self-reliance and easing pressure on host countries. Key responsibilities include advocating for refugees' right to work, building partnerships with private sector, government, and development actors, conducting socioeconomic assessments and market analyses, and implementing market-based livelihoods programming. The role requires close coordination with multi-functional teams and stakeholders to enhance economic inclusion outcomes. The officer must work in field-based operational environments and contribute to policy reforms and advocacy initiatives that improve refugees' access to economic opportunities and services.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 18, 2026 -
Administrative Associate
International Organization for Migration · 🇧🇮 Bujumbura, Burundi
The Administrative Associate supports the implementation of the RE2CLID project in Burundi by providing comprehensive administrative, logistical, and financial support. Key responsibilities include managing calendars, coordinating meetings and events, handling correspondence, supporting procurement and financial processes, and assisting with project documentation and reporting. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience in disaster risk reduction or emergency environments. The position involves working closely with diverse teams across multiple units and missions, including regional offices in the DRC and Tanzania. The role supports the broader objectives of enhancing resilience and self-reliance of displacement-affected communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Related Organization Closes Jun 09, 2026 -
National Specialist in Social Cohesion (Ouvert à tous les candidats)
United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇮 Burundi
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Burundi seeks a National Specialist in Social Cohesion to lead and coordinate activities related to social cohesion under the Governance pillar of the 2024-2027 Cooperation Programme. The role involves managing ongoing projects focused on justice, rule of law, and social cohesion, fostering integrated approaches across portfolios, mobilizing partnerships and resources, and contributing to programmatic exercises and reporting. The specialist will promote gender equality and ensure social and environmental safeguards in project implementation. The position requires collaboration with UNDP teams, national institutions, and partners to strengthen community dynamics, institutional capacities, and resource mobilization for sustainable peace and social cohesion outcomes. The candidate will also support knowledge sharing, training, and participate in strategic discussions and committees to advance the UNDP agenda in Burundi.
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Consultant Food Systems and Livelihoods CSTII
World Food Programme · 🇧🇮 Bujumbura, Burundi
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Consultant in Food Systems and Livelihoods to provide strategic, technical, and operational support for food systems transformation initiatives in Burundi. The role involves leading livelihoods and resilience programs aligned with national priorities and WFP frameworks, including Asset Creation and Livelihoods (ACL), Smallholder Market Support (SMS), and nutrition-sensitive value chains. Key responsibilities include designing integrated resilience programs, supporting policy dialogue, coordinating multisectoral approaches, and strengthening partnerships with government and stakeholders. The consultant will also oversee staff development, ensure effective resource use, and contribute to project proposals and strategic planning. This is a 11-month contract position based in Bujumbura, Burundi.
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Management services assistant SSA5
World Food Programme · 🇧🇮 Bujumbura, Burundi
The Management Services Assistant supports the efficient delivery of specialized administrative services within the World Food Programme's management services portfolio. Key responsibilities include performing routine tasks related to procurement, finance, human resources, and other relevant areas to ensure effective data management and service delivery. The role involves gathering and analyzing basic data to support resource management, maintaining physical and digital records, serving as an internal point of contact for routine inquiries, and contributing to continuous improvement of service procedures. The position requires working with cross-functional teams and external contractors to ensure smooth administrative operations, while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The role supports the overall effectiveness of administrative services and contributes to operational efficiency through performance monitoring and reporting.
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Top organisations
- UN High Commissioner for Refugees 3
- World Food Programme 2
- International Organization for Migration 1
- United Nations Development Programme 1
Top countries
- Burundi 7
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Roles range from international professional staff to national officers, general service staff, internships, and UN Volunteer or consultancy assignments — depending on the specific agency's presence and current recruitment cycle.
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